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Last post by uintaangler
05/21/07 17:22
Thanks Bulldog...
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Greg Reynolds »
05/20/07 09:32
Hi Bulldog,
I finally got brave and converted my 1950s 3 1/8 Uniqua to LHW today following your instuctions. I used the original spring & pawl and...
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
05/21/07 16:16
anathema
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Anathema perhaps,
I am comfortable visually and physically with the
Abel Big Game reels on fine bamboo rods.
Comments solicited.
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Last post by Short Tip
05/21/07 15:15
Bump in Hardy Lightweight Prices
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billems »
05/17/07 09:51
I dropped my Hardy Featherweight a while ago; incurred a crack at the edge of the frame, leaving it bent there as well. I took it to a jeweler,...
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Last post by orange caddis
05/20/07 09:37
Ballan Salmon Reel
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bdeaton215 »
05/17/07 05:54
I just picked up a brand new (with extra spool) Ballan Salmon reel that I've been looking at for well over ten years. I suppose that makes it one of...
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Last post by bdeaton215
05/19/07 10:10
Contact Information for John Orrelle
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Does anyone have an address or other contact info for John Orrelle, assuming he is still among the living? I have a question I would dearly love to...
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Last post by BobB
05/19/07 09:05
Lyon & Coulson Varden
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bulldog1935 »
05/17/07 06:36
Young st. george clone, c. 1939.
This is the first reel in my collection marked for a US merchant.
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Last post by bulldog1935
05/19/07 05:25
field modification
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bulldog1935 »
05/19/07 03:23
turtledoc brought this to my attention
the checkwork shows this Young perfect is early 20s.
I want one of these, but not this one.
The winding...
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Last post by turtledoc
05/19/07 05:22
LRH Question
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twosnakes »
05/13/07 15:46
Are there different sizes of the LRH? I have seen some different size spools being advertised. I thought the LRH was a standard size? I need a couple...
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Last post by twosnakes
05/18/07 07:38
Martin 72R On Off Click not working
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anglerdave »
05/18/07 05:23
I posted this over on the fiberglass board, but thought I would post it here as well.
This is an American made reel and when I bought it last year,...
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Last post by bulldog1935
05/18/07 05:41
Salmon Reel
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Catskill »
05/17/07 14:47
OK. If you could only afford one salmon reel for Atlantics, which one would you buy?
Bogdan...which model?
Peerless ...which modeland have $ left to...
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Last post by Wally Murray
05/18/07 03:54
Ron, pics of the Pridex
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lazydogs »
05/16/07 12:38
Ron, here are pics of the 3 Pridex that can be flipped from RHW to LHW. This is one of the neatest little reels I have seen
Chris
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Last post by bulldog1935
05/17/07 13:06
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Last post by Flyman615
05/17/07 12:32
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Last post by amazingwoody
05/17/07 01:45
Replacement pawls for a young perfect.
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timmy »
05/13/07 09:38
Out fishing today, (didn't do too badly) when the check out my 1930s Alex Martin Thistle 3 1/4 lets go. No problem I think I'll just swap the Pawls...
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Last post by timmy
05/16/07 00:06
Kusse reels
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Any comments on Kusse reels??
Thanks,
Mrdi
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Last post by afgantrout
05/15/07 15:30
Godfrey Paradigm
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creakycane »
05/12/07 04:54
Looking for a VH style reel for an 8' crsip 5 wt rod - and was considering a Godfrey Paradigm? I've had good luck with a Godfrey Classic and like the...
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Last post by ttrotter
05/15/07 05:50
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Last post by ttrotter
05/14/07 14:40
Classic reels: which type?
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ibookje »
03/30/07 12:35
Which classic reels do you like and why?
I prefer the older heaver Hardy reels for my boo rods like the Perfect & St George reels. These reels are...
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Last post by ibookje
05/13/07 20:16
Winston Perfect ser. #'s
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hoofangler »
05/12/07 17:06
Does anyone know what the serial number was when the Winston Perfect went from painted to anodized green? Mine is a WP300x and I really can't tell...
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05/13/07 14:58
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